Overview

Torkin Manes LLP is a full-service law firm based in downtown Toronto. Founded in 1974, we have built our firm by focusing on the core principles that we believe make a great law firm: a deep and personal understanding of clients’ business needs; a results-oriented approach to practice that provides practical, smart, and cost-effective advice; and, above all, responsiveness to our clients.

Our professionals provide legal counsel to individuals, public and private companies, and buyers and sellers of independent businesses. Our clients range from owner-operators and founders to investment funds and high net worth individuals, who value and trust our deep knowledge, experience and expertise in the Canadian mid-market. We advise our clients on day-to-day legal matters, as well as during the most transformative transactions and critical disputes of their businesses and lives.

When clients require legal services in other jurisdictions, we leverage our affiliation with Meritas, an international network of select law firms of which Torkin Manes is a member, to facilitate the procurement of excellent legal service and counsel worldwide.

Our client-driven approach has brought professional accolades. Torkin Manes has been named the 2024 Regional Law Firm of the Year (Central Canada) at the Canadian Law Awards, in addition to our long-standing recognition as Top Regional Law Firm (Ontario) by Canadian Lawyer Magazine. This firm is also consistently shortlisted as one of Canada's Regional Law Firms of the Year by Chambers and Partners. Our Construction, Corporate & Commercial, Family Law and Real Estate Groups are all recognized on the Globe & Mail’s Best Law Firms in Canada list.

Many of our lawyers are well known throughout the profession and community at large as highly respected leaders in their practice areas, as well as teachers, authors and advocates for the Law Society of Ontario and the Ontario Bar Association.

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Practice Areas:
30
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
49

Rankings

National

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1
National Ranking
Family Law
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2
National Ranking
Construction Law
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2
National Ranking
Corporate and Commercial Litigation
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2
National Ranking
Labour and Employment Law
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2
National Ranking
Real Estate Law
Tier
2
National Ranking
Trusts and Estates

Regional

Toronto

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1
Toronto
Cannabis Law
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1
Toronto
Charities / Non-Profit Law
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1
Toronto
Construction Law
Tier
1
Toronto
Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Toronto
Corporate Law
Tier
1
Toronto
Family Law

Rankings

National

Tier
1
National Ranking
Family Law
Tier
2
National Ranking
Construction Law
Tier
2
National Ranking
Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Tier
2
National Ranking
Labour and Employment Law
Tier
2
National Ranking
Real Estate Law
Tier
2
National Ranking
Trusts and Estates
Tier
3
National Ranking
Corporate Law

Regional

Toronto

Tier
1
Toronto
Cannabis Law
Tier
1
Toronto
Charities / Non-Profit Law
Tier
1
Toronto
Construction Law
Tier
1
Toronto
Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Toronto
Corporate Law
Tier
1
Toronto
Family Law
Tier
1
Toronto
Family Law Mediation
Tier
1
Toronto
Health Care Law
Tier
1
Toronto
Information Technology Law
Tier
1
Toronto
Labour and Employment Law
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1
Toronto
Legal Malpractice Law
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1
Toronto
Professional Malpractice Law
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1
Toronto
Real Estate Law
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1
Toronto
Trusts and Estates
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1
Toronto
Venture Capital Law
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2
Toronto
Alternative Dispute Resolution
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2
Toronto
Asset-Based Lending Practice
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2
Toronto
Banking and Finance Law
Tier
2
Toronto
Commercial Leasing Law
Tier
2
Toronto
Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
Tier
2
Toronto
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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2
Toronto
Privacy and Data Security Law
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2
Toronto
Technology Law
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3
Toronto
Insurance Law
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3
Toronto
Medical Negligence
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3
Toronto
Securities Law

Practice Areas

Torkin Manes LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 26 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Asset-Based Lending Practice
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Cannabis Law
  • Charities / Non-Profit Law
  • Commercial Leasing Law
  • Construction Law
  • Corporate and Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • Entertainment Law
  • Family Law
  • Family Law Mediation
  • Health Care Law
  • Information Technology Law
  • Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Labour and Employment Law
  • Legal Malpractice Law
  • Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
  • Medical Negligence
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation
  • Privacy and Data Security Law
  • Professional Malpractice Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Securities Law
  • Tax Law
  • Technology Law
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Venture Capital Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada

Torkin Manes LLP proudly has 49 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Awards

Torkin Manes LLP is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Torkin Manes LLP has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Torkin Manes LLP continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
Regional Law Firm of the Year 2024 (Central Canada) – Canadian Law Awards (Canadian Lawyer Media)
Regional Law Firm of the Year 2023 (Ontario) – Canadian Law Awards (Canadian Lawyer Media)

Offices & Contacts

Toronto, ON
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